weatherproof
/ˈwɛðəpruːf/
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American sound/ˈwɛðəpruːf/
weatherproof
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- 3 syllables
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weat - her - proof -> weatherproof
Myanmar meaning
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weatherproof / 'weðǝpru:f / adj
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- ‘He said: ‘People taking part need to bring a weatherproof jacket and sturdy shoes or boots.’’
- ‘I put on a sweater, pulled my weatherproof coat on, and did the best I could to adopt a brave face.’
- ‘This year, the students had put up a temporary weatherproof shelter, the size of a large auditorium, to ensure that both competitors and spectators would not have to worry about a sudden spell of rain literally dampening the proceedings.’
- ‘Cemetery buildings are to be made weatherproof with a further injection of £45, 000.’
- ‘He was wearing a houndstooth cap, a perfectly smooth, black, weatherproof jacket and blue jeans with cargo pockets.’
- ‘Its listed status means it cannot be demolished and it will cost the council £100, 000 a year to ensure it remains weatherproof.’
- ‘I was fine, wrapped in my weatherproof anorak with the hood up, and found the walk from one end of the precinct to the other a bracing and refreshing experience.’
- ‘Look for one that sticks to anything and is weatherproof.’
- ‘Opposition politicians have slammed a ‘grandiose’ project to install a massive weatherproof plasma TV screen in Hull city centre costing £675, 000.’
- ‘I'm sure that many people, the local schools' caretakers in particular, will join me in asking why we can't have a weatherproof, clean tarmac path to enjoy.’
- ‘Firefighters were able to remove all the undamaged furniture and personal effects of the occupiers to a safe storage area before making the property safe and weatherproof.’
- ‘Another advantage is that the map is weatherproof and will survive the worst of weather.’
- ‘But repairs to make the building weatherproof are estimated at more than £60, 000.’
- ‘‘We're building everything by hand, using wood with steel sheeting for the top, so it's extremely strong and weatherproof, ’ Arkin says.’
- ‘The clothing department specialises in weatherproof jackets and fleeces and there is a large choice of sweatshirts and accessories.’
- ‘Every few months they serve notices on the owners that they should make the building weatherproof and vandal proof.’
- ‘Rabbits need a large weatherproof home, kept off the ground, out of direct sunlight and strong winds.’
- ‘By Christmas the building was weatherproof.’
- ‘Slipped tiles and window frames also have to be replaced to make the structure weatherproof.’
- ‘It is believed the cost of restoration could be in excess of £1 million just to make the building safe and weatherproof.’
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